Packaging Operator - Nightshift

About the role

The Packaging Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating automated packaging equipment to ensure products are packaged, documented, and stored according to quality, safety, and operational standards. This role supports production goals by maintaining productivity, monitoring equipment performance, ensuring product quality, retaining required samples, and keeping the work area clean and organized. The Packaging Operator collaborates closely with the Packaging Lead and Packaging Supervisor to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), troubleshoot minor equipment issues, and provide operational flexibility by supporting other packaging and forklift functions as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Record product, packaging, and other information on specific forms and warehouse management systems
• Work in a safe manner and follow all company rules and policies concerning safety and PPE
• Maintain productivity and quality levels as set by the Packaging Supervisor
• Conduct visual checks of machinery and escalate any issues to appropriate management
• Keep all areas clean of any resin during your shift
• Identify damages and report overages/shortages for quality deficiencies
• Be able to step into the Production Forklift Driver and/or Packaging Associate role as business needs require
• Ensure samples are retained per SOP
• Responsible for the automated packaging line activities
• Able to troubleshoot minor malfunctions/make adjustments as needed
• Collaborate with Packaging Supervisor and Packaging Lead on production goals/KPIs

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED (required)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a warehouse and/or packaging environment (required)
• Minimum 1 year of experience driving forklift (required); double forklift (preferred)
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to departmental work instructions and procedures (required)
• Functional knowledge of a production environment (required)
• Functional knowledge of handling rail cars (preferred)
• Basic computer skills (required)
• Entry-level proficiency with technology, including the ability to learn and effectively use business software, mobile devices and operation systems (required)
• Knowledge of proper PPE requirements
• Demonstrates excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization (required)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English (required); bilingual English-Spanish (preferred)

Work Environment / Conditions

• Must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including non-climate-controlled environment, with exposure to heat, humidity, and cold temperatures depending upon season

Physical Requirements / Demands

• While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, squat, bend, climb, carry, and reach throughout the shift
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
• Must be able to climb straight incline ladders, access elevated platforms, and work around industrial machinery
• Must have sufficient hand and finger dexterity for packaging, equipment operation, and documentation
• Must have adequate vision, including color vision, to identify materials, labels, and safety indicators
• Must be able to work extended periods in a hot, noisy, and physically demanding environment